Romanian tennis player Irina-Camelia Begu made a stunning upset at Roland-Garros in Paris by defeating the No 27 seed Linda Noskova in straight sets. Begu, ranked No 127, showcased her skills and determination on the clay court, winning the match 6-4, 6-2.
The 33-year-old Romanian’s path to victory included a previous win against Argentinian qualifier Julia Riera with a score of 6-2, 6-2. Begu’s impressive performance has earned her a spot in the third round of the prestigious tournament.
Begu’s next opponent will be the winner of the match between Frenchwoman Varvara Gracheva and American Bernarda Pera. With her current form and confidence, Begu is poised to continue her successful run at Roland-Garros.
In other second-round results at the Grand Slam event in Paris, several top players faced off in intense matches. Notable results include Emma Navarro defeating Sara Errani, Elina Avanesyan beating Anna Blinkova, and Madison Keys overcoming Mayar Sherif.
As the competition heats up at Roland-Garros, tennis fans can expect more thrilling matches and surprises in the days to come. Stay tuned for the latest updates and results from the prestigious clay court tournament.